phosphate solubilization

Innovative fungal bioagents: producing siderophores, IAA, and HCN to support plants under salinity stress and combat microbial plant pathogens

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Scientists discovered two beneficial fungi that help wheat plants survive in salty soil and resist diseases. These fungi work by producing growth-promoting substances and natural compounds that fight harmful plant pathogens. When used to treat wheat seeds, these fungi significantly improved plant growth even under high salt stress conditions, offering a natural alternative to chemical fertilizers and pesticides for farming in salt-affected areas.

Novel Antimicrobial Activities of Albofungin, Albonoursin, and Ribonucleosides Produced by Streptomyces sp. Caat 5-35 Against Phytopathogens and Their Potential as a Biocontrol Agent

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Scientists discovered that a soil bacterium called Streptomyces sp. Caat 5-35 produces natural compounds that can kill crop-damaging pathogens. These compounds, including albofungin and albonoursin, showed strong activity against diseases affecting cacao and palm crops. The bacterium also helps plants by breaking down cellulose and making phosphorus more available, making it a promising tool for natural crop protection without synthetic chemicals.

Acid Phosphatase Produced by Trichoderma harzianum in Solid Fermentation Using Millet

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Researchers used a fungus called Trichoderma harzianum grown on millet grain to produce phosphatase enzymes, which help convert unavailable phosphorus in soil into forms that plants can use. By carefully controlling the amount of millet, moisture, and fungal starter culture, they achieved significantly higher enzyme production than previous methods. This inexpensive, sustainable approach could improve soil fertility and plant growth in agriculture.

Can the DSE Fungus Exserohilum rostratum Mitigate the Effect of Salinity on the Grass Chloris gayana?

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Researchers tested whether a beneficial fungus called Exserohilum rostratum could help a grass species called Rhodes grass survive in salty soil conditions. The fungus was found to tolerate salt well and helped the grass maintain better nutrient balance, but these benefits were limited and didn’t fully protect the grass from the negative effects of high salt levels. This suggests that while the fungus can be helpful, its effectiveness depends on specific conditions and salt concentrations.

Can the DSE Fungus Exserohilum rostratum Mitigate the Effect of Salinity on the Grass Chloris gayana?

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Researchers tested whether a fungus called Exserohilum rostratum could help a forage grass called Rhodes grass survive in salty soil. The fungus did tolerate salt and helped the grass maintain better nutrient balance under salt stress, but it couldn’t fully protect the grass from severe salinity. The benefits were most noticeable under moderate salt conditions, suggesting the fungus works best in less extreme environments.

Can the DSE Fungus Exserohilum rostratum Mitigate the Effect of Salinity on the Grass Chloris gayana?

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Researchers tested whether a fungus called Exserohilum rostratum could help Rhodes grass tolerate salty soils. While the fungus survived well in salty conditions and colonized plant roots, it only moderately improved plant growth under high salt levels. The fungus did help plants maintain better potassium and calcium balance compared to non-inoculated plants, but this wasn’t always enough to overcome severe salt stress.

Endophytic Diversity in Sicilian Olive Trees: Identifying Optimal Conditions for a Functional Microbial Collection

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Researchers studied beneficial microorganisms living inside olive trees in Sicily to understand how to boost plant health and disease resistance. They found that wild olive trees and woody twigs harbor more diverse and beneficial microbes than cultivated varieties. Bacillus bacteria were particularly valuable, producing compounds that protect plants and promote growth. These findings could help farmers reduce chemical inputs while improving olive production.

Metagenomics and In Vitro Growth-Promoting Experiments Revealed the Potential Roles of Mycorrhizal Fungus Humicolopsis cephalosporioides and Helper Bacteria in Cheilotheca humilis Growth

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Scientists studied a rare white plant called Cheilotheca humilis that cannot make its own food through photosynthesis and instead relies on fungi to survive. Using advanced DNA sequencing and laboratory experiments, they discovered that a special fungus called Humicolopsis cephalosporioides and several types of helpful bacteria work together to provide the plant with essential carbon and nutrients. This research reveals how these invisible microbial partners make it possible for this unusual plant to grow and thrive.

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